Registered Nurse (RN)
Elgin, IL
- Eligibility
- Geriatric
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Posted Jun 19
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- athenahealth charting
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most IL staff postings
IL staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $47/hr, across 949 postings.
About this role
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
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- Instruct and educate patients and families on proper healthcare procedures
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards of nursing practice
Skills
- Occupational health: Knowledge and experience in providing healthcare services in an occupational setting
- Care: Ability to provide compassionate and quality care to patients of all ages
- Venipuncture: Proficient in performing venipuncture for blood collection purposes
- ICD-10: Familiarity with the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision coding system for accurate documentation and billing purposes
- Family planning: Understanding of family planning methods and ability to provide counseling on contraceptive options
- Athenahealth: Experience using Athenahealth electronic health record system or similar software for patient documentation
- Spinal tap: Competence in performing lumbar punctures (spinal taps) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- Senior care: Knowledge and expertise in providing specialized care for elderly patients
This is a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required for the position of Registered Nurse. Please note that specific duties may vary depending on the healthcare setting and specialty.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Medical-Surgical
- Wound Care
Physical Setting
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Supplemental Pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN
Benefits highlights
- Dental
- Vision
Place
- City
- Elgin, IL
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Local household income
- $90,282/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Elgin area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
Elgin, Illinois sits along the Fox River about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, offering a mix of historic downtown charm and suburban convenience. Tree-lined neighborhoods and a growing arts scene make it a comfortable home base for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to the city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would step into Avondale Estates of Elgin as an RN in a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation building on Capital Street. Rehab therapy runs seven days a week, skilled medical care is staffed around the clock, and care-plan meetings…
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?